William M Miller TW
William M Miller TW is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $140K.
William M Miller TW at a glance
In short: William M Miller TW gave $81K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,870
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,986
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,174
- Total assets
- $1,489,929
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who William M Miller TW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rockford Park District Foundation ($25K). Together the top 9 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William M Miller TW gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2019) to $86K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford Park District Foundation Rockford, IL | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Shelter Care Ministries Rockford, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Regional Access & Mobilization Project Rockford, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Coronado Rockford, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Swedish American Health Foundation Rockford, IL | Program Support | $5,174 |
| Eastern Star Masonic Home Macon, IL | Program Support | $5,174 |
| Blackhawk Area Council of Boy Scouts of America Rockford, IL | Program Support | $5,174 |
| Second Congregational Church Rockford, IL | Program Support | $5,174 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Oswego, IL | Program Support | $5,174 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,489,929 | $160,322 | $146,370 | $80,870 | 9 | $92,987 | $140,370 | $96,410 |
| 2024 | $1,472,062 | $175,169 | $98,929 | $72,567 | 10 | $84,582 | $162,260 | $92,884 |
| 2023 | $1,396,179 | $98,169 | $95,306 | $73,680 | 8 | $84,017 | $85,022 | $82,906 |
| 2022 | $1,394,375 | $44,935 | $134,805 | $85,701 | 10 | $95,935 | $26,113 | $83,913 |
| 2021 | $1,484,562 | $194,416 | $98,750 | $72,790 | 10 | $83,763 | $178,039 | $97,379 |
| 2020 | $1,388,821 | $97,160 | $91,424 | $71,217 | 8 | — | $87,480 | $81,462 |
| 2019 | $1,382,650 | $60,745 | $90,467 | $71,065 | 12 | — | $45,474 | $81,292 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William M Miller TW reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William M Miller TW's only listed officer is BMO Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BMO Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $24K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: BMO Harris Bank NA (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to BMO Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William M Miller TW
How much does William M Miller TW give each year?
William M Miller TW gave $81K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 10 grants.
What is William M Miller TW's typical grant size?
William M Miller TW's median grant in 2025 was $5,174, and its average grant was $8,986, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William M Miller TW give grants?
William M Miller TW gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (7 grants).
Does William M Miller TW give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on William M Miller TW's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (9 grants).
Who are William M Miller TW's largest grantees?
William M Miller TW's largest 2025 grantees include Rockford Park District Foundation ($25,000), Shelter Care Ministries ($10,000) and Regional Access & Mobilization Project ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William M Miller TW?
William M Miller TW reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is William M Miller TW's EIN?
William M Miller TW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6581788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
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